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Protolabs

Online-quoted digital manufacturing for prototyping

Quality Engineer 2

Quality EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeRosemount, MN, USA$84.1k - $112.1k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical), physical Science, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
  • At least 3 years of experience as an engineer in a manufacturing environment.
  • Understanding of quality systems and practices in a manufacturing environment.
  • Familiarity with quality system standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or AS9100.
  • Ability to apply statistics to industrial practices.
  • Experience working with customers and suppliers.
  • Demonstrated project management experience.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical information to all levels of the organization and write technical procedures and work instructions.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

  • Provide Quality Assurance technical expertise in support of manufacturing, identify issues, and analyze the cost of poor quality.
  • Support continuous improvement activities, including Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, kaizens, and lean manufacturing. Drive project completion in quality disciplines related to continuous improvement, problem solving using formal methods such as DMAIC and 8D, and statistical data analysis where appropriate.
  • Collaborate with Engineering to characterize manufacturing processes, determine process capability, identify sources of variation in production processes, implement adequate control plans, and establish feedback mechanisms.
  • Support or lead projects of various scope and complexity.
  • Review and analyze relevant data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Investigate customer complaints to identify causes and appropriate actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Ensure thorough investigation and execution of corrective and preventive actions associated with internal process, vendor, and audit findings.
  • Support and define requirements for product line transfers and new process introductions.
  • Support the audit and qualification of new suppliers and resolve supplier quality issues.
  • Support or perform internal audits of the Quality System and support external audits of the Quality System.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least 5 years of experience working within a quality system.
  • Experience in CNC machining, injection molding, or 3D printing environments.
  • Proficiency using statistical analysis software such as JMP or Minitab, and applying statistics to industrial practices.
  • ISO 9001 Audit Certification.
  • Existing understanding of quality systems and practices in a manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated success applying continuous improvement concepts such as Lean and DMAIC.
  • Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.

About the Company

Protolabs

Online-quoted digital manufacturing for prototyping

Protolabs delivers digital manufacturing services for rapid prototyping and low-volume production. Its core offerings include 3D printing, CNC machining, and injection molding, all accessible through an online quoting system that provides free design analysis within hours. The company leverages a global network of more than 250 vetted manufacturing partners to provide fast, scalable production with consistent quality. Unlike traditional shops, Protolabs combines an automated, online workflow with a large partner network to quickly move a concept from design to production, aiming to reduce development time and total costs. The goal is to help engineers, designers, and product developers bring ideas to market faster by pairing speed, cost efficiency, and responsive customer service with broad manufacturing capabilities.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Maple Plain, MN
Founded
1999

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